{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"428.40","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 428.40","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 6. OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS [420. - 475.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Pleadings Demanding Relief [425.10. - 429.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Cross-Complaints [428.10. - 428.80.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6/chapter-2/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 244.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The cross-complaint shall be a separate document.</p>","text":"The cross-complaint shall be a separate document.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/cross-complaints-428-40","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}